Blinds for all seasons – cut your power costs today.

Regarding the effect of window treatments on energy use, the Department of Energy wrote that,

You can choose window treatments or coverings not only for decoration but also for saving energy. Some carefully selected window treatments can reduce heat loss in the winter and heat gain in the summer.

Clearly, aside from aesthetic appeal, many types of window treatments have energy saving properties. We all would want to reduce our electricity costs so we should explore this option carefully. Now that warmer weather is here, cooling your home will take a lot more energy. With proper window treatments, you can significantly cool down a room by reflecting sunlight away. For instance, blinds in Washington DC are very effective:

Window blinds—vertical or horizontal slat-type—are more effective at reducing summer heat gain than winter heat loss. Interiors blinds have numerous openings between the slats, it’s difficult to control heat loss through interior window blinds, but the slats offer flexibility in the summer. Unlike shades, you can adjust the slats to control light and ventilation.

You can adjust blinds easily to lower sun exposure while still allowing ventilation in your room. Thus, you will not need to rely so much on your air conditioning units:

Exterior blinds are usually made of wood, steel, aluminum, or vinyl. They’re mounted above the window, and side channels guide them as they’re lowered and raised. When you lower these blinds completely, their slats meet and provide shade. If partially raised, the blinds allow some air and daylight to enter through windows.

Blinds in DC are known for their versatility as they can be used all year round. They can even suit chilly winters if you want to keep the heat in instead. Moreover, they can make your interiors look fresh at all times.

The window treatments homeowners trust and recommend are offered by Beltway Blinds. A great deal of selections is available in the form of wooden, faux wood, aluminum, vertical and woven reed blinds. Rest assured that our products are of the highest quality and value, while being versatile and stylish. Plus, our blinds are installed by a professional team that value trust and excellent service.

(Article from energy.gov “Energy-Efficient Window Treatments” posted September 25, 2012)